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52 Years Ago Today, Country Rock Lost One of Its Most Influential Pioneers in a Tragic and Truly Bizarre Death — The Detail Behind the Buzz

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REPORTING: American Songwriter 23h ago

Today, September 19, marks 52 years since country-rock legend Gram Parsons died from an accidental overdose at age 26.

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